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The Word (1978)

The Word

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3h 8m

Documentary, Drama

November 12th, 1978

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Synopsis

A document is discovered that appears to be an ancient eyewitness account of the life of Jesus Christ. A public relations executive is hired to publicize this document as a new version of the Bible, but he finds himself enmeshed in controversy and intrigue.

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Cast

David Janssen
Steve Randall
James Whitmore
George Wheeler
Florinda Bolkan
Angela Monti
Eddie Albert
Ogden Towery
Geraldine Chaplin
Naomi Dunn
Hurd Hatfield
Cedric Plummer
John Huston
Nathan Randall
John McEnery
Florian Knight
Ron Moody
Lebrun
Diana Muldaur
Claire Randall
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Directors

Richard Lang
(4 episodes, 1978)
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Producers

Richard Berg
executive producer
(4 episodes, 1978)
Charles W. Fries
executive producer
(4 episodes, 1978)
David Manson
producer
(4 episodes, 1978)
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Writers

Richard Berg
developed for television by
(4 episodes, 1978)
Richard Berg
teleplay
(4 episodes, 1978)
Robert L. Joseph
developed for television by
(4 episodes, 1978)
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Taglines

The Word could be a miracle. The Word could be a vicious hoax. The Word could shatter everything you believe in.
Was It a Holy Revelation or an Unholy Fraud?

Keywords

based on novel
tv mini series

Country of Origin

United States of America
Finland

Languages

English

Release Dates

November 12th, 1978 (United States of America)

Alternative Titles

The Word (original title)
O Mistério da Palavra (Brazil)
La palabra (Spain)
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Locations

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
London, England, UK
Los Angeles, California, USA
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Running Times

188 min (Brazil) ((video))
480 min

Sound Mixes

Mono

Aspect Ratios

1.33 : 1

Production Companies

Stonehenge Productions
Charles Fries Productions
Dick Berg-Stonehenge Productions

Distribution Companies

Video Classics (Australia)
Vic Vídeo (Brazil)
CBS (United States of America) (original airing)

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